Hospitality and Tourism Management (A100)
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At a Glance
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This degree program is designed for the student seeking a management career in the hospitality industry as well as other allied fields. |
Employment Opportunities |
Upon completion of this program you could seek employment in hotels, restaurants, food service businesses, resorts, cruise ships, casinos, and other related hospitality environments.
Employment opportunities are better if you work in the industry while attending school. With experience in a large hotel one could be hired as a department manager such as Front Desk, Reservations, Room Supervisor, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Human Resources, etc. In smaller chain hotels you may be hired as a Manager Trainee which might require relocation. Restaurants often hire graduates as Assistant Manager or in a Management Training program.
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Job Outlook |
According to U. S. Dept of Labor, management positions in food service establishments and restaurants is stable with a 2% annual growth rate. Approximately 45% of the employees in the food and hotel industry were self-employed. The job outlook for Hotel/Motel Managers is stable in Florida with a 2% growth rate. Applicants with a degree and experience should have the best opportunities.
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Salary Information |
Salaries vary depending on the organization, position, responsibilities, skills, education and experience of the candidate. According to the U. S. Department of Labor entry level salaries in Florida vary from $22,318 to $37,894.00 a year.
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
You must have a friendly out going personality with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to make fast decisions and attend to many details quickly. You need to be able to supervise staff, solve problems and work under pressure. Must deal with customer complaints and maintain service and staff enthusiasm.
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| Career Path Notes |
Many programs have transfer agreements with other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer course or program credit into a four-year program. For information on transfer agreements, visit www.pbcc.edu/transfer.xml. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with a professional in the field. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed below
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